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John G Kofler

John G. Kofler (1909 - 2003) was active/lived in Louisiana, District Of Columbia.  John Kofler is known for Painting, map making.

John Kofler was a native of New Orleans who studied art, painted and exhibited his works in Louisiana before moving to Washington, D.C. in 1941. After serving in the Army during World War II, Kofler worked for the Defense Department as a visual information specialist for 27 years.

He was a mapmaker for the Office of Strategic Services, the World War II predecessor to the Central Intelligence Agency, and rose to the position of director of the cartographic drafting room. In the mid-1960s, Kofler also painted with a group of artists called the Washington Color Painters.

The group was known for bold, abstract works that helped revive a stagnant Washington art scene. Kofler, who primarily worked from his home, briefly shared studio space with one of the group's most prominent painters, Morris Louis.

Kofler exhibited his paintings at Origo Gallery in Washington and George Mason University Art Center. His works are included in the collections of the Federal Reserve Ba   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 1169 characters.]  Artist bio

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Facts about John G Kofler

   John G. Kofler  Born:  1909 - New Orleans, Louisiana
Died:   2003 - District of Columbia
Known for:  Painting, map making

John Kofler was a native of New Orleans who studied art, painted and exhibited his works in Louisiana before moving to Washington, D.C. in 1941. After serving in the Army during World War II, Kofler worked for the Defense Department as a visual information specialist for 27 years.

He was a mapmaker for the Office of Strategic Services, the World War II predecessor to the Central Intelligence Agency, and rose to the position of director of the cartographic drafting room. In the mid-1960s, Kofler also painted with a group of artists called the Washington Color Painters.

The group was known for bold, abstract works that helped revive a stagnant Washington art scene. Kofler, who primarily worked from his home, briefly shared stu  ...  Displaying 750 of 1169 characters.

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